Benefits of Cryotherapy and Compression for Surgery

Published by Vallerie Mellema on 9th Feb 2016

Benefits of
Cryotherapy and Compression for Surgery

According to the CDC
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) more than 50 million people
undergo inpatient surgery each year. While surgery is typically performed with
the intention of fixing a problem, it also creates a whole new injury – a wound
which then stimulates inflammation, which is a major source of post-surgical
pain.

Some inflammation is
good – it is the body’s response to physical trauma and can even stimulate the
immune system to prevent infection. But following surgery, you don’t want this
reaction to last too long because it prolongs the pain which then in turn
prolongs your return to movement, which speeds healing. In addition, the
swelling that normally accompanies inflammation can impede recovery and cause
serious discomfort.

Cold and Pressure for
Post-Op Pain Relief

RICE (rest, ice,
compression, and elevation) is a widely accepted and recommended method of
reducing pain and swelling, however compliance can be problematic. Bags of ice
melt, requiring replacement, and they’re also awkward and difficult to keep on
some body parts, such as the shoulder. In order to produce the compression
needed to stimulate tissue regeneration and encourage lymph resorption, you
then have to position yourself in a way that keeps the bag of ice tightly
against the inflamed area. The entire operation is challenging enough when you
have full control of all your muscles, but post-surgery many people give up
earlier than recommended due to the inconvenience.

EasyCryo provides all
of the benefits of RICE without the hassle, and without having to travel to a
physical therapy appointment in order to administer advanced therapy to your
surgical wound. Benefits of Portable Compression Therapy Systems:

Easy to manage
post-op (eliminates messy ice bags and the need to get up and down to refill
them)

Provides compression
in variable levels – from 15 to 75 mmhg – in order to stimulate lymph drainage
and reduce swelling

Allows user control
of both ice water cycling time and compression levels, which prevents
over-chilling and facilitates precise adherence to the RICE recommendation of
your doctor or physical therapist

Wraps engineered
specifically for the knee, shoulder, hip, and wrist for the perfect fit,
allowing the ice water to circulate around the entire surgical area, delivering
full-coverage relief

Easy to transport, so
you can take it with you if you must travel away from home while you’re still
healing

Reduces the need for
post-surgical narcotic pain medication, which can create swelling, pain, and prevent
a quick return to movement, which is now recommended as the quickest way to
encourage the body to heal itself. Cold compression allows you to get up and
moving faster, thus speeding your body’s healing process and getting you back
to your regular life as soon as possible after your operation.

Convenient Options

Surgical recovery is
a temporary situation. Unless you’re an endurance athlete or expect to undergo
multiple surgeries, you may prefer the option of renting an EasyCryo machine
rather than buying. Choose from multiple options, including one wrap or two, and
single or dual machine.

There’s no reason to
make the trek to a doctor’s office or physical therapy facility when you can
stay at home resting as you’re supposed to and administer cold therapy and
compression to your surgical site without any mess or inconvenience.

Be sure to follow
your care provider’s advice regarding the administration of ice and heat, and
arrange for someone to assist you during your recovery. Make your surgical
recover quicker and easier by using a Portable Cold Compression System.

Meta: Surgical
recovery doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience. Cold compression therapy
with EasyCryo reduces pain and swelling and speeds healing.